| Results of conservative treatment of partial tears of the anterior cruciate ligament. | |
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PMID: 8407036 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The diagnosis of an acute partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament was made in 56 patients who did not undergo surgical repair. After a period of up to 5 years, 39 returned for follow up evaluation. They were divided into three groups according to clinical analysis of the knee and the Lysholm-Gillquist score. Our aim was to determine their long term functional limitations. 56% had progressed to anterior cruciate ligament deficiency at the time of follow up. This came about not only after resuming sporting activities, but also occurred in those who were not so active. Our results suggests that a partial tear leaves an irreversible defect which may progress to a complete tear, especially in young athletes engaged in active sport. |
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Authors:
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M Lehnert; A Eisenschenk; A Zellner |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International orthopaedics Volume: 17 ISSN: 0341-2695 ISO Abbreviation: Int Orthop Publication Date: 1993 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-11-24 Completed Date: 1993-11-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7705431 Medline TA: Int Orthop Country: GERMANY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 219-23 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Orthopaedic Clinic, Free University of Berlin, Germany. |
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Adult Anterior Cruciate Ligament / injuries* Arthroscopy Casts, Surgical Exercise Therapy Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Joint Instability / etiology Knee Injuries / complications, rehabilitation, therapy* Male Rupture |
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